Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

I have a question for those of you who have experienced both versions.

Recently I picked up Guerlain Homme, and I definitely like it...however, I'd prefer if the intensity was turned up a notch or two. So my question is: Is Gueralin Homme Intense simply a more intense version of Guerlain Homme, or is it a different fragrance in other ways (such as containing notes not in the original version) as well? And if so, how different is it?

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

Voted for the EDT - the EDP has hardly any "mojito" in it and is in my opinion overloaded with patchouli. Even though the "mojito" in the EDT doesn't last that long, it lifts up the overall character of the scent (the rest is a not-so-inspired synthetic "woody" base) and is almost a sole redeeming quality of the EDT. The EDP, lacking this accord, is heavy-set, unwieldy and just plain boring to my nose. I also am not a fan of patchouli.

While the EDT smells interesting at the beginning and becomes generic as it progresses into drydown, the EDT to me smells like a nondescript "department store fragrance" right from the onset.

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

Interested in trying this one out, for the people that own the Intense version, how much different is it from the original. Original was good, but was a bit boring to me after those top notes faded. Is the intense have a niche like smell to it?

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

PERSIAN PRINCE:

The opening of the original is fizzier and brighter. The mojito note is more pronounced.

But, where the original becomes 'boring' as the top notes fade, the Intense does not. The Intense remains a deeper, better constructed scent. The rum and rhubarb become apparent and, blended with the mint, create a smooth, rich, slightly sweet composition (with some citrus and florals around the edge), that is a very unique smell, IMO. It is very reminiscent of the original, however it's like the whole composition was turned up a couple notches and fine tuned with the amplification or addition of certain ingredients. It really shines, where the original did not.

So I think if you liked the original, but got bored with its dry down, you might find that your really like the intense.

The longevity of the Intense is improved over the original as well as the projection.

I like both scents, and tend to reach for either depending on how 'heavy' I want to go that particular day.

As far as weather or not it has a 'niche like' smell...I can't say. I don't think so, but at the same time, it doesn't smell like any other designer frag I've encountered.

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

Originally Posted by Buysblind

PERSIAN PRINCE:

The opening of the original is fizzier and brighter. The mojito note is more pronounced.

But, where the original becomes 'boring' as the top notes fade, the Intense does not. The Intense remains a deeper, better constructed scent. The rum and rhubarb become apparent and, blended with the mint, create a smooth, rich, slightly sweet composition (with some citrus and florals around the edge), that is a very unique smell, IMO. It is very reminiscent of the original, however it's like the whole composition was turned up a couple notches and fine tuned with the amplification or addition of certain ingredients. It really shines, where the original did not.

So I think if you liked the original, but got bored with its dry down, you might find that your really like the intense.

The longevity of the Intense is improved over the original as well as the projection.

I like both scents, and tend to reach for either depending on how 'heavy' I want to go that particular day.

As far as weather or not it has a 'niche like' smell...I can't say. I don't think so, but at the same time, it doesn't smell like any other designer frag I've encountered.

Thank you for that indepth response, very much appreciated. I am going to try to see if i can score a sample of t his somewhere, but it sure is tempting to blind buy!

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

The one thing i did not like about the original is it was a bit playful of a scent if that makes any sense. I felt it was a bit too casual and just something i'd wear just hanging out. This one appears to be darker, more serious version which can be worn casually or formal occasion.

Re: Guerlain - Homme Vs. Guerlain Homme Intense

You are right. I actually blind bought the intense version and didn't like it, because it was too boozy for my taste.

Boozyness, thats what im looking for

i think i might like the intense version

i like EDT, first time i tried it i thought it was really nice, classy scent
some people consider it casual, summer, irrelevant scent
But too my nose this scent is serious and mature
only thing discouraged me to Buy it was longevity and projection